Miss World 2013 preview - the contestants

The Miss World finals take place at the end of September in Indonesia and, whether you love the competition or hate it, the face of the girl crowned Miss World 2013 that night will be beamed around the world.

So here’s our pageant preview, featuring reigning Miss England, Kirsty Heslewood, 24, from Hertfordshire, as she prepares for her starring role, along with our pick of her fellow competitors.

Good luck, Kirsty!